Monthly Archives: February 2015
What No One Tells You about Being the First Professor in Your Family
When I travel to my relatives’ homes Alabama, it’s as if I have gone underground. Depending on where I am, I cannot use my telephone or obtain wireless access. Although I have hotspot capabilities on my cell phone, the phone … Continue reading What No One Tells You about Being the First Professor in Your Family
Pioneer Tip: Don’t Blame Yourself When a Misunderstanding Occurs
Have you ever had a misunderstanding with someone? I recently had an opportunity to reflect on my personal and professional life and misunderstandings that I have encountered in a variety of situations. Despite these misunderstandings, in 2014, I made life-changing … Continue reading Pioneer Tip: Don’t Blame Yourself When a Misunderstanding Occurs
Say “I Do” to Your Mentoring Dream Team
Mentoring is a big topic in the professional world. For years, people have identified mentoring as an option for retention of diverse populations in environments where people are underrepresented. Having someone to talk to and to receive feedback from can … Continue reading Say “I Do” to Your Mentoring Dream Team
Stop Caring about What People Think
My parents have told me my entire life that I shouldn’t care about what people think. When, during my K-12 school years, some of my classmates laughed at my nerdiness, my style, my accent, or anything else, my parents often … Continue reading Stop Caring about What People Think
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